Let the Games Begin

Putting a games console into a car is perceived by many to be a simple task - it is not, especially if you want to do it properly! As xbox 360 is a partner in the Castrol Extreme Auto makeover, it makes obvious sense that we're going to be using the console in the STi...


P&P Car Sound Specialists have addressed several issues while planning the installaton of the console, namely; Heat, access, wiring & aestetics. The xbox has a very large air intake with a fan as well as two extractors on either side of the console to keep it running at a low temperature. The unit also requires 220V power, so an inverter is being used to step up the cars ordinary 12V power supply.


After alot of brainstorming, it was decided to custom fit the xbox 360 on the Subarus parcel shelf, between the two back seats, making the task of changing games or DVD's very easy for the passangers. Heat will be addressed by using LLumar window tinting and solar-control film, which is designed to block out the sun and trap cool temperature inside the cabin of the car.


The custom built housing panel exposes the entire front of the xbox 360, and also leaves room on either side for air to escape the console.


At the rear (against the rear window) two sloped moulds are used to cover the power cables and AV cables. The centre is left open for the fan to suck in cool air.


The xbox 360's logo is visible through a slice in the housing and will be linked to the Audiovox AV changer - each passanger in the car can then select the xbox as the source for their very own Audiovox LCD screen allowing them to play games or watch DVD's.